Question about RODE NTG-2 (dynamic range in relation to phantom/battery power)

[yophoto91]

Hi all,

From what I understand, certain microphones that can be operated by both phantom and battery power have a higher dynamic range when using phantom as opposed to battery power such as this AT899 lav mic I've been looking at:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/266176-REG/Audio_Technica_AT899_AT899_Condenser_Lavalier.html

My question is, does this hold true for the NTG-2 as well? I couldn't find any details about this online. I have a Zoom H4n, but I would like the NTG-2 to be battery powered because I noticed the H4n's phantom power produces more hiss, not to mention it devours the batteries. Would I be losing some dynamic range if I battery power the mic?

Thanks for any info.

Take care,

Mark

 

[JordanBlock]

According to the manual, the dynamic range is the same either way, only the output impedance changes on battery power.

 

[yophoto91]

only the output impedance changes on battery power.

Pardon my ignorance, but will that cause any difference in sound quality? Thanks for your help.

-Mark

 

[Steve House]

Pardon my ignorance, but will that cause any difference in sound quality? Thanks for your help.

-Mark

Nope, the impedance change is trivial

 

[yophoto91]

Nope, the impedance change is trivial

Thanks for the info. -Mark